Six Blind Mice and an Elephant

About this book

One day a tired old elephant plods out of the forest and falls asleep in a farmers barn. Amid the ensuing commotion six curious blind mice enter the fray. ... An elephant is like a wall says the oldest mouse as he falls against the elephants massive solid side. No says a younger mouse touching one of the sharp tusks. An elephant is like a spear! A tree... a rope... a snake? Each mouse has his or her own interpretation after touching different parts of the elephant. But then the huge creature awakes - and only then is the full wonder of his being revealed. Based on a classic Indian fable Jude Dalys new picture book set in the South African countryside is an inspiring multi-layered allegory.